"long-welded" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} long-welded (not comparable)
  1. (rail transport) Of rails for railway track, welded into longer lengths, usually before they are laid, to help eliminate jointed track. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: CWR
    Sense id: en-long-welded-en-adj-LXgCUst4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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